Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 95

Reincarnated Devil’s Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~

Chapter 95   Those who writhe

“Wow… Seeing it again, I still can’t believe the master’s power. He handled Ars, even when he was going all out, so effortlessly…”

“Yeah, seriously. I never thought there would be such a terrifying human. If the parent is that powerful, it makes sense the son would be just as strong.”

Kakyu’s playful sparring with his son, treating it like light exercise, left the two hidden observers sweating nervously.

Despite Ars being arguably the strongest among them now, he couldn’t even lay a finger on his father.

Given that these two were among the best in their respective fields, they could truly grasp the abnormality of what was happening.

“That’s true. But, as conflicted as I am, I think this outcome is for the best. Look at Ars’s face. He’s like a whole new person, looking so… how should I put it… so cool.”

Instead of focusing on the sinister old man, Hades couldn’t help but be drawn to her beloved Ars. In her usual manner, her gaze was captivated by the impressive and handsome figure of her crush, her heart fully in love.

As expected from the crown prince of the demon realm, he had an extraordinary presence.

Hades, despite her tough exterior, was deeply in love with Ars, who always prioritized her. It was a testament to her pure, though somewhat stubborn, nature.

And finally…

“What the heck!? What is with that human? He’s a terrifying monster… I’m so scared, I can’t go to the bathroom at night anymore…”

Unlike the last time they met, Mermel was now pale and trembling at the sight of this incomprehensibly powerful lower rank demon human she encountered in the human world. Despite her excellent special abilities, Mermel’s combat skills were not impressive, causing her to quake in fear.

In fact, she was already close to wetting herself and was in a state of confusion, exclaiming things like, “I want to go home now!” and “Help me, Preanis!”

However, in her hysterical state, Mermel occasionally fired off “fire!” blasts, making her a danger. The most motherly of the group, Amanda, gently soothed her. This seemed to work, and the little angel, still trembling slightly, dived into Amanda’s chest, beginning to regain her composure and calm down.

“It looks like it was too much stimulation for the little one.”

“Ugh… That human is terrifying… No matter how elite, even Mermel has things she’s scared of.”

“There, there. It’s okay.”

Poor low rank demon. He only came to encourage his son, but to the little angel, he had already made it onto the list of untouchable fears.

As their companions watched over them, Ars, who had been standing alone after being cheered up by his father, Kakyu, lifted his head.

The shadow of his previous despondence was entirely gone from the young boy’s demeanor. Instead, having come through the experience of almost breaking, his face seemed to have gained a new depth and ruggedness.

It was as if he had shed a layer, becoming more fully human.

“Everyone, I’m sorry for making you worry. I’m fine now.”

Turning to his worried friends, Ars’s smile, brimming with regained pride and confidence, shone more robustly than ever.

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South of the magical kingdom of Rulans, there lies a scorching land. In a certain place within a kingdom commonly referred to as the desert nation, a giant humanoid figure with four arms was receiving a report from a high-ranking demon subordinate.

“What? All of it failed? Even though I sent a muscle-bound high-ranking demon with nothing but brute strength, you, with your superior intellect, were there too?”

“Yes, that is correct, Lord Hecatoncheir.”

The giant, called Hecatoncheir, reviewed the report from his subordinate, who looked like a human merchant with a turban wrapped around his head. He groaned deeply. However, the report was evidently true, as they had brought back part of the corpse of the high-ranking demon, a minotaur-like brute, as proof.

Even the giant had to accept this. Although he found it hard to believe that a human could defeat his subordinate, he had no choice but to rethink his strategy.

“What is happening? Under the orders of His Majesty, who finally took action, I had perfectly prepared the invasion of the human world. Yet, we failed to even strike a blow against the Church and failed to capture the port town of Grazier, the hub of human interaction…”

He muttered to himself, not to be heard by anyone in particular, questioning what went wrong or what was missing. As time passed without finding answers, he worried about how he would report this to the Demon King. How could high-ranking demons be so easily defeated?

He was, in fact, the mastermind behind the recent demon disturbances and one of the Four Heavenly Kings, the giant Hecatoncheir.

“Hmm… It can’t be helped. Regardless of the Holy Maiden’s power, I must deal with the golden wielder who defeated the high-ranking demon myself.”

The Sword Saint, though strong for a human, and the Holy Maiden, though exceptional, were not major threats. The Holy Maiden’s power was not directly combative but rather a support ability that shone in the presence of a hero.

Therefore, it was only natural to focus first on the dangerous golden wielder who could single-handedly defeat a high-ranking demon and their companions. Human growth is remarkable. Leaving the young golden wielder unchecked now could prove to be a fatal mistake.

“As you command, Lord Hecatoncheir. I will devise a plan to lure them out.”

“Good. Though you were appointed as my advisor by the Demon King himself, I rely on your cunning above all else.”

“Yes, my lord.”

The turbaned merchant demon bowed deeply, lowering his head. However, beneath his bowed head, his face reflected a sneer towards the foolish giant, who only relied on brute strength.

Why did this merchant demon, sent by direct order of the Demon King, exhibit such an attitude? Why did he fail to report that the one beside the golden wielder was “Hades, the Crown Prince of the Demon Realm”?

The answers to these questions remained shrouded in darkness.

One thing was clear: this high-ranking demon, disguised as a merchant and a loyal servant of the Demon King, did not care at all for the orders of one of the Four Heavenly Kings.